Published Jun 14, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Patrick is a seasoned writer with more than a decade of experience, specializing in any and all things tech. His work has been featured on platforms like CNET, Yahoo, Xfinity, and many other outlets. When not typing away, he can be found with his nose in a book.  When CarPlay is running on your infotainment system in your car, there's a small, unassuming box in the lower-left corner. If you tap it, it splits the view into multiple screens. It lets you see the contents of several CarPlay apps at once, rather than having one app dominate the entire screen and forcing you to swap between the ones you're using. Not only is it safer , with more of your attention on the road rather than switching between apps, but it has also transformed the way I use CarPlay.…